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The Last Kingdom has captivated fans around the world with its suspenseful storylines, historical parallels and astonishing fight scenes, often drawing comparisons with HBO's Game of Thrones.
Season 5 is expected to be grander than its predecessors, with enthralling plots and gripping battle sequences on the cards once more. The Netflix show will again incorporate true historical events.
For four seasons Netflix has taken viewers on a sensational journey. However, the series will come to an end after season five. Despite the decision to end the show after five seasons, Netflix had announced a feature film, Seven Kings Must Die.
While production for The Last Kingdom Season 5 concluded in June 2021, the cast and crew returned to Hungary in 2022 to begin production on the film follow-up. Newsweek has all the information about Season 5.
When Is The Last Kingdom Season 5's Release Date?
The Last Kingdom Season 5 will premiere on Netflix on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, two years after Season 4 launched on the streaming platform.
Generally, in the U.S. new Netflix episodes are released from 3:00 am EST or 12:00 am PST, whereas in the UK the release time is generally 8:00 am GMT.
As The Last Kingdom is an original Netflix series it is only available to watch on the services' platform.
Who is in The Last Kingdom Season 5 Cast?
Several actors from the fourth installment of the Netflix series returned for season 5, including Alexander Dreymon, who plays Uhtred of Bebbanburg, one of the lead roles. He is also joined by Eliza Butterworth, who takes on the persona of Aelswith.
The cast is also made up of the following actors and actresses, some of whom have appeared in the series since its inception.
The Last Kingdom Season 5 returning cast
- Emily Cox plays Brida
- Timothy Innes plays King Edward
- Mark Rowley plays Finan
- Arnas Fedaravičius plays Sihtric
- Ewan Mitchell plays Osferth
- Millie Brady plays Aethelflaed
- Jeppe Beck Laursen plays Haesten
- Adrian Schiller plays Aethelhelm
- Amelia Clarkson plays Aelflaed
- Stefanie Martini plays Eadith
- Eysteinn Sigurðarson plays Sigtryggr
- Patrick Robinson plays Bishop Benedict
The Last Kingdom Season 5 new cast members
- Harry Gilby plays Aethelstan
- Ewan Horrocks plays Aelfweard
- Phia Saban plays Aelfwynn
- Ilona Chevakova plays Ingrith
- Micki Stoltt plays Rognvaldr
- Jaakko Ohtonen plays Wolland
- Harry Anton plays Bresal
- Sonya Cassidy plays Eadgifu
Is There a Trailer for The Last Kingdom Season 5?
Yes, Netflix released the trailer for The Last Kingdom Season 5 on February 9, 2022, exactly a month before the official release of the new season.
The trailer begins by reflecting on peace between Saxon and Dane in England, before shifting to King Edward's ambition to unite the Saxon Kingdoms. It is made clear in the clip that Uhtred is destined to do something great. What is that? You might ask. The formidable warrior must protect Edward's illegitimate son, the future King of England, Aethelstan.
However, other people, namely Lord Aethelhelm, have ambitions of his grandson Aelfweard, Edward's other son, ruling England.
What Will Happen In The Last Kingdom Season 5?
Netflix shared a detailed synopsis of the fifth and final season of The Last Kingdom, it read:
"Years have passed since the events of the last season, and King Edward is still forging ahead with his ambitions to unite the Saxon Kingdoms to [fulfill] his late father's dream. Although a long-standing peace between Danes and Saxons now exists, that harmony is under threat.
"Not only by a new Danish invasion but a Saxon rebellion. Uhtred has been entrusted with protecting Edward's illegitimate son, the future King of England, Aethelstan. But the treacherous Lord Aethelhelm has ambitions for his grandson Aelfweard, Edward's other son, to rule."
The synopsis continued: "We follow Uhtred as he faces his greatest enemies, and suffers immeasurable loss, on his quest towards fulfilling his destiny. Meanwhile, Edward treads a fine line between peace-keeper and authoritarian as he battles to bring together the fractured Kingdoms of the land.
"In a surprising twist of fate, Uhtred discovers that the quest to unite England may well be linked to his own personal destiny."
The Last Kingdom Season 5 premieres on Netflix on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
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